Barton Springs, Austin

Name: Barton Springs
Address: Austin, United States

#221 among attractions in Austin

Archaeological site

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Facts and practical information

Barton Springs is a set of four natural water springs located at Barton Creek on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, resulting from water flowing through the Edwards Aquifer. The largest spring, Main Barton Spring supplies water to Barton Springs Pool, a popular recreational destination in Austin. The smaller springs are located nearby, two with man-made structures built to contain and direct their flow. The springs are the only known habitat of the Barton Springs Salamander, an endangered species. ()

Coordinates: 30°18'27"N, 97°43'49"W

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Central Austin (Hyde Park)Austin United States

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Day trips

Barton Springs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Elisabet Ney Museum, Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, Congregation Beth Israel, University of Texas at Austin.

~1300 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Elisabet Ney Museum, Austin
7 min walk • The Elisabet Ney Museum is a museum located in Austin, Texas, United States. It is housed in the former studio of sculptor Elisabet Ney and is dedicated to showcasing her life and works.
~1620 ftS
Church
Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, Austin
8 min walk • Hyde Park Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 3915 Ave. B in Austin, Texas. It was built in 1896 and added to the National Register in 1990.
1 miW
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Congregation Beth Israel, Austin
26 min walk • Congregation Beth Israel is a Reform synagogue located at 3901 Shoal Creek Boulevard in Austin, Texas. Organized in 1876 and chartered by the state of Texas in 1879, it is the oldest synagogue in Austin.
0.6 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Texas at Austin, Austin
17 min walk • The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas, founded in 1883. The University of Texas was included in the Association of American Universities in 1929.
~1220 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Hyde Park Theatre, Austin
6 min walk • Founded in 1992, Hyde Park Theatre is an arts center in Austin, Texas, that has produced over 50 world and regional premieres. In addition to a mainstage season, HPT curates the largest performance festival in the Southwest, FronteraFest.
1.1 miW
Park
Bailey Park, Austin
28 min walk • Bailey Park is located in central Austin, Texas within the vicinity of the Seton Medical Center and St. Andrews Episcopal School.
1.6 miSW
30°17'32"N • 97°44'59"W
Shoal Creek Dog Park, Austin
41 min walk • Bridge
1.4 miSW
Bridge
Moody Pedestrian Bridge, Austin
36 min walk • The Moody Pedestrian Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in Austin, Texas on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. It connects two buildings within the Moody College of Communication across a street.
1 miS
Seminary
Sabah Theological Seminary, Austin
26 min walk • Sabah Theological Seminary is an interdenominational Protestant seminary located in the town of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia.
1 miS
Seminary
Seminary of the Southwest, Austin
26 min walk • Seminary of the Southwest is an Episcopal seminary in Austin, Texas. It is one of nine accredited seminaries of the Episcopal Church in the United States.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood, Tudor Revival architecture
Shadow Lawn Historic District, Austin
14 min walk • The Shadow Lawn Historic District is a historic district in central Austin, Texas that has a cohesive collection houses built in the southeast portion of Hyde Park during the late 1920s and 1930s.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barton Springs?

Nearby attractions include Hyde Park Theatre, Austin (6 min walk), Elisabet Ney Museum, Austin (7 min walk), Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, Austin (8 min walk), Shadow Lawn Historic District, Austin (14 min walk).

How to get to Barton Springs by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barton Springs:

Bus

46th/Guadalupe • Lines: 681 (10 min walk)
4801 Guadalupe/46th • Lines: 656, 681 (13 min walk)